flocculants

/ˈflɑkjələnts/
noun
  1. Plural of flocculant; substances that cause particles in a liquid to clump together.
    • Different flocculants are used depending on the type of particles in the water.
    • The factory stores several flocculants in labeled drums for various purification processes.
    • Researchers tested new flocculants to see which worked best on industrial waste.
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